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The article offers information related to interior design in New York City. Topics discussed include the redesign of the Utrecht chair and the design of the Boxblocks chair by Studio Bertjan Pot, the works of interior designers including Natalie Sanzache, Virginie Lobrot and Dice Ramirez, and brief information of interior design products including a stainless steel from Janne Kyttanen, chandelier from Emmanuel Babled and dining table from Wendell Castle.

The article recommends several inexpensive commercial products ideal as Christmas gifts available at retail stores in New York City. It includes toast tongs at the Elder Craftsmen Showcase, redwood sauna at Lord & Taylor, wooden chairs and side tables designed by Dieter Schempp at Gimbels and Kartoffelskræller plastic pot at Seabon Scandinavian Imports.

The article focuses on the popularity of the cabinetwork of Duncan Phyfe in New York City. Ginsburg & Levy at Madison Avenue has a unique collection of commercially available Phyfe works including lyre-back chairs. Phyfe designed a sofa table with scalloped extension drop leaves that showed his distinctive use of the clover-leaf pattern. Among the chairs made by Phyfe are the carved dog's foot and the brass lion's paw and other characteristic Phyfe embellishments including a back rail.

Presents information on the changes made to the interior decoration of an apartment in New York City designed by Ray Attanasio and Steve Abeles of Balsamo Antiquités. Color scheme used for the apartment; Addition of pillows and sofa; Type of table used for the living room.

Discusses the rugs and tables that were featured at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. Consideration of the hand-tufted rugs created by fabric designer Angela Adams; Display of an exhibit called 'Get Real' featuring pieces of natural wood with felt upholstery designed by Herman Miller; Techniques of molding and braiding wood by young designers such as Lian Ng.

This article focuses on Ron Blatt's collection of antique pool tables. No one just shoots pool on an antique table. Antique tables aren't slate stages for bangers any more than Ferraris are suitable for displaying bumper stickers. Few people in the world, if any, know more about antique pool and billiard tables than Ron Blatt. The president of Blatt Billiards on Broadway near 12th Street in New York, Blatt has an inventory of almost 3,000 tables in and around the city. Prized tables from auction houses such as Bonhams & Butterfields and Christie's have improved the collection over the years, and Blatt's models have appeared in Victor Stein and Paul Rubino's authoritative reference, The Billiard Encyclopedia. One model in inventory includes French elm and African ebony with lighter satinwood marquetry. Another boasts yellow and green floral veneers in the flame and cabriole legs.

Introduces several consumer goods available in New York City as of May 31, 2004. Vodka; Tables; Candleholders; Cellular telephones.

Recounts how an unwanted table eventually became a prized possession. Encounter with the man who gave the table for free in Greenwich Village in New York City; Disappearance of the table; Second encounter with the table that he eventually bought from his own neighbor.

Focuses on several consumer products in New York City. Teddy bears from Salvatore Ferragamo; Sofa table created by Penthouse A company; Video system used for traveling from Audiovox company.

Relates the experience on legacies in New York City. Value of the antique French table; Design of the table; Plan of the family to sell the table.

Presents several home furnishings designed by architect Salvatore LaRosa and Bob Vogel in New York City. Style of a dining table; Elegance of the Rope Scroll rug; Sophistication of the Art Deco-inspired tea sets.

The article features the new headquarters of Chemical Bank at 277 Park Avenue, between Forty-seventh and Forty-eight Streets in New York City. It says that a coffee-colored fabric is the cover of the building walls while its carpet has the capacity to absorb the sound of footsteps. A horseshoe-shaped table at the boardroom of the building exudes a feeling of community.

The article describes the wedding of Garrett Cox and Taissa Kachala held on August 2, 2009 at Ithaca, New York. The couple provided a French-inspired menu including an almond wedding cake and tables named after Parisian streets to pay homage to their stint in Paris, France. It also notes the use of the lemon theme on the invitations, favors, and welcome baskets. It also includes pictures from the occasion.

The article presents information regarding a mechanical game table made by David Roentgen in Neuwied, Germany, circa 1780-1783. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City acquired this table, made of partially stained oak, maple, mahogany and fruitwood, in 2007 through the Pfeiffer Fund. This piece of furniture is a desk for reading and writing, a console, and a game table for chess and cards with a hidden spring-driven backgammon box. It only takes up a small amount of space when it is closed, in the intimate interiors preferred during the Age of Enlightenment.

The article presents information on a pair of side tables which originated in England circa 1740. These tables, which are made of carved and gilt pine with their tops veneered in verde antico marble, was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in 2007 through the help of various gifts. They are observed to be alike in many ways to a table depicted in an unfinished drawing by carver and designer Matthias Lock in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England. While Lock is best known for his English versions of the French Rococo style, this specific drawing is in the bold style of the English Palladian movement.

The article discusses about the Dunand eggshell lacquered drum table by Swiss-born sculptor Jean Dunand sold at Bonhams New York in New York City. Details on the origin and description of the table is covered. However, museum director Frank Maraschiello, says Dunand was the consummate craftsman and meticulous in his approach to the art of lacquering.

Focuses on the classic house furnishings offered at John Boone in New York City. Jean-Roger Collection of lamps and cachepots from the 1930s and 1940s; Paul M. Jones collection of cast-iron table.

This article features the Stripe dining table from 3 Square Design in Brooklyn, New York City. The Stripe dining table is designed with clean lines holding down a vibrant stripe in a white lacquer inlay, with choices of walnut, cherry or maple. There is no need for tablecloths for this furniture.

This article features the Murano Cocktail table handmade by designer Maurice Barilone for Roche-Bobois in New York City. The Murano Cocktail table sports hand-blown glass legs that are available in two colors and a glass top. It is approximately 33 inches by 58 inches.

This article features the Handle Table end table from Dennis Miller in New York City. The end table is an inventive piece with built-in handle for easy placement. It is available in both bronze-patina or satin stainless-steel finish.

This article features the Louis XV/FM34 trio of low tables, from the Paul M. Jones collection, by John Boone Inc. in New York City. The trio provides a fanciful, delicate selection using variegated leaf patterns in gold and simple clear-glass tops.

This article features the Fiesta accent table from Wendell Castle Collection in Leroy, New York. The accent table will energize and provide visual fireworks in any room. It comes in a choice of crackle-lacquer finish colors for the base and exotic wood choices on top.

This article features the number 263 Guerin dining table from British Khaki Furniture Inc. in New York City. The dining table is made in solid teak from India, which spells ample simplicity set on top of a scrolling pedestal base. The Guerin dining table pieces are handmade and hand finished.

This article features the Arris dining table, designed by Newell Design, from the Stephanie Odegard Collection in New York City. The Arris dining table comes in black-dyed walnut, with figured sapele and white mother-of-pearl sabots. It is available in all standard wood finishes.

This article features the Mado collection of tables from Donghia Furniture/Textiles Ltd. in New York City. The collection conjures the shape of a Burmese Drum or Japanese lantern. Designer Calvin Tsao conceived the collection as little architectural structures, which are modern and flexible in arrangement.

Focuses on various house furnishings. Features of Amanda Weil's table from New York City-based Weil Studio; Design of Aleman/Moore Home's hand-sewn straw carpet from San Francisco, California-based Agnes Bourne Inc.; Cost of Athena table designed by Eric Brand from New York City-based Profiles Inc.

The article comments on the events that took place during the launch of the $40,000 cocktail table at the offices of Axius Designs in New York City. According to the author, they were expecting important celebrities to attend the party. However, they did not recognize most of the participants. He was glad to have talked to the designer of the cocktail table named Gary Gutterman.

The article focuses on the home decoration product development challenge sponsored by the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Two new products, a decorative porcelain accent lamp with built-in alarm clock, and a lighted accent table that adjusts from desk to coffee table height, were standouts among the presentations made at the college.

The article presents information on furniture exhibition "Elle Decor's Annual Dining by Design." Held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, this year's event featured some of the most creative tables ever put together by some of the country's leading designers. Nautica set sail this year with a massive yacht setting complete with a sky-high sail as a backdrop. Profiles highlighted many of its stable of talented designers featuring the work of Philippe Hurel and Richard Wrightman. Jamie Drake, the master of color, turned his talents to designing a table for Baker Furniture.

Features several designers who decorated the tables presented during the 2004 New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Dinner, held at the University Club in Manhattan, New York. Jamie Drake; Thomas Burak; Robert Rufino.

The article reports that glass top and solid wood tables are the most admired occasional table in New York City.

The article presents a sampling of home furnishings from the International Contemporary Furniture Fair that was held in New York City in May 2007 including a flatware-inspired lighting fixture from Fabbian, a red chair from Bernhardt Design, and OldSchool table from Thout.